Lattes have always been intertwined in the special occasions of my life. There is something celebratory about them for me. Because my daily beverages are water and unsweet tea or coffee, lattes are an exception to the rule and must be savored and mindfully enjoyed. It is THE beverage of choice for date nights with my husband, family vacations, and – I must confess – sometimes just for getting out of the house with my two-year-old.

So to celebrate Valentine’s this year, I’m sharing this celebratory ginger beetroot latte. Did you know beetroot powder can be made into a latte?! I didn’t until I saw this beautiful picture by Mind Body Green on Instagram, which inspired this creation. I’m so glad beets are cool nowadays. I have always loved these red-violet, earthy roots. One of my fondest memories is canning beets with my nana. In the late summer we would spend an entire day washing and canning while talking about the latest family news or what was happening in our little town. Needless to say, beets bring back all the good feels.

Health Benefits of Beets

Here are just a few reasons to add a beetroot latte to your daily jam:

Enhance exercise performance – because beetroot contains high amounts of nitrate, this can be converted to nitric oxide during times of low oxygen availability (i.e. exercise) which in turn enhances exercise performance and endurance. (source)

Improve blood flow – nitric oxide, which comes from nitrate, relaxes and dilates blood vessels to help blood flow more easily throughout the body. In a randomized trial, supplemental beetroot juice even lowered blood pressure by 4-5 points. (source)

The beetroot powder I use is from Nature Restore, which I purchased through Amazon here. This ginger beetroot latte is incredibly simple to make. There is no requirement for fancy equipment, just a few measuring glasses, a whisk and a mug. If you try it, don’t forget to snap a picture and tag me @simplenaturalnutritionbykim on Instagram. I would love to see!